Branthwaite is in Ince, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2EF is located in the Ince electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Branthwaite, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2EY, WN2 2EE, WN2 2EQ, WN2 2DW, WN2 2EZ, WN2 2HA, WN2 2JL, WN2 2ET, WN2 2NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 2EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 38.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 46.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.2% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 45.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WN2 2EF this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 29.6% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.6% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.2% | 92.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branthwaite was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ince average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Branthwaite, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2025-03-28 | £185,795 |
| 18 Branthwaite, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-08-17 | £86,059 |
| 17 Branthwaite, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-01-11 | £166,880 |
| 1 Branthwaite, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-01-11 | £176,145 |
| 5 Branthwaite, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2012-06-22 | £129,406 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ince CofE Primary School Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Longfield Street , New Springs WN2 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School Ince Green Lane , Ince-in-Makerfield WN2 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Whelley , WN2 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 4,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 4,468 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkless Cafe | Cale Lane, Aspull | 552 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | Manchester Road, Ince | 931 yd | |
| R Bakas Deli | 160 Manchester Road, Ince | 974 yd | |
| Avacado Health Bar Wigan | 170 Manchester Road, Ince | 978 yd | |
| Elior - Bakkavor Meals Wigan (Staff Canteen only) | Dobson Park Way, Ince | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club | Pinfold Street, Ince | 809 yd | |
| Earls Function Suite | Earl Street, Ince | 831 yd | |
| The Squirrel | 146 Manchester Road, Ince | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Bay | 218 Belle Green Lane, Ince | 255 yd | |
| The Sm4shed | 173 Manchester Road, Ince | 969 yd | |
| Gulshan | 175 Manchester Road, Ince | 969 yd | |
| Rooney Plaice | 184b Manchester Road, Ince | 974 yd | |
| Ince Balti | 148 Manchester Road, Ince | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K's Grocer and Off Licence | Albion Drive, Aspull | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports And Community Club Pinfold Street | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Ince Barbell Boxing And Fitness Club (Closed) Arnside Avenue | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Cale Lane Playing Fields CALE LANE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Royces Health & Fitness Studio (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Rose Bridge High School Sports Field Hall Street | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Ince C Of E Primary School CHARLES STREET | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.